Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is North America news editor at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, where he reports on the US and Canadian mortgage and housing markets. Fergal joined the company in 2021, and previously worked as a reporter for a B2B industry publication in Toronto and in various freelance roles. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism.

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Trump reportedly preparing Fannie, Freddie IPOs

New report says administration could launch multibillion-dollar offering by year end

Trump reportedly preparing Fannie, Freddie IPOs

Mortgage rates fall again: Is more relief on the way for homebuyers?

Brokers aren’t expecting borrowing costs to plummet, but rate stability would be a welcome development

Mortgage rates fall again: Is more relief on the way for homebuyers?

Bond yields slide on back of jobs report, economic jitters

Are mortgage rates about to move lower?

Bond yields slide on back of jobs report, economic jitters

Fed reveals latest rate decision amid ongoing Trump-Powell firestorm

The central bank has faced huge pressure from the president to cut rates in recent weeks

Fed reveals latest rate decision amid ongoing Trump-Powell firestorm

Lumber dispute sparks new fears of homebuilding price spike

Duties on Canadian softwood are surging. Are home construction costs about to follow suit?

Lumber dispute sparks new fears of homebuilding price spike

Rates unlikely to nosedive in 2025, says Fannie – but borrowers are slowly adjusting

Buyers growing accustomed to new rate reality, broker suggests

Rates unlikely to nosedive in 2025, says Fannie – but borrowers are slowly adjusting

Trump, Powell clash publicly over Fed renovation costs

President and Fed chair exchange jabs on camera as Trump again demands rate cuts

Trump, Powell clash publicly over Fed renovation costs

The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

Lenders are viewing the sector with cautious optimism as demand for higher-quality office space grows

The outlook is brightening for the commercial office market

Using rental payments in credit score calculations 'a positive move'

Despite an industry back-and-forth over credit pull costs, FHFA's decision has been greeted as a positive step

Using rental payments in credit score calculations 'a positive move'

Despite tariff chaos, lenders are carving out opportunity in the commercial space

But clarity on the trade front will be needed to spur greater progress, says lending CEO

Despite tariff chaos, lenders are carving out opportunity in the commercial space